Receptacle-closer.



No. 788,553.' PATENTED MAY 2, 1905. P. G. NIGOLAUS.

REGEPTAOLE CLOSER.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 21, 1905.

WIT/168858. Y a Wig/T05:

receptacle-closer is to be provided. neck A is adapted to be secured to the bag,

NITED STATES Patented May 2, 1905.

PATENT OFFICE.

RECEPTACLE-OLOSER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 788,553, dated May 2, 1905.

Application filed January 21, 1905. Serial No. 242,179.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Fnupeinc G. N ICOLAUS, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Cleveland, in the county of Guyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Receptacle-Closers; and I hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in rece 'ltacle-closers more especially designed for use in connection with pouches or bags.

The primary object of this invention is to provide a receptacle-closer which is more especially suitable for use in forming a valved inlet and outlet for a tobacco-pouch to be carried in pocket, which is readily applied to and detached from any pouch, which does not objectionably enlarge the pouch, and which is simple and inexpensive in construction.

I/Vith this object in view this invention consists in certain features of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter described, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 and 2 are top plans of a receptacle-closer embodying my invention. In Fig. 1 the two cooperating cut-otfs or valves of the receptaclecloser are shown closed, whereas in Fig. 2 they are shown open. Fig. 3 is a side elevation relative to Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a top plan in section on line 4 4, Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a bottom plan of the cap of the receptacle-closer. Fig. 6 is a section on line 6 6, Fig. 1, looking in the direction indicated by the arrow.

My improved receptacle-closer comprises, preferably, a-neck-forming sheet-metal ring or tubular member A, which is adapted to be inserted within a hole or aperture with which the bag, pouch, or receptacle (not shown) which is to be provided with my improved The pouch, or receptacle in any approved manner. The neck A in' the device illustrated is provided at its lower or inner end and externally with an annular flange 10. The neck A is provided at its upper or outer end and externally with an annular flange 12, which is considerably wider than the flange 10, and provided with two upwardly or outwardly projecting pivot-forming lugs 13, which are arranged at diametrically opposite sides, respectively, of the passage-way formed largely within and extending through the neck A, as at a, and partially by an opening or hole I), formed in and centrally of a sheet-metal cap B, arranged at the outer side of the flange 12 and far enough from the said flange to accommodate the location and operation be tween the cap and the said flange of two cooperating corresponding cut-ofls or valves D, which consist each of a horizontally-arranged sheet-metal plate resting upon and having bearing against the outer side of the flange 12 and provided with a circular hole (Z. The hole (Z in one of the valves D is engaged by one of the lugs 13, and the hole (Z of the other valve is engaged by the other lug 13. It will be observed, therefore, that the engagement of a lug 13 with the hole (Z of a valve D forms the pivotal connection between the said valve and the flange 12 of the neck A.

The valves D have the arrangement and dimensions required to render them capable of completely closing the passage-way extending through the neck A or to avoid interruption of the continuity in the said passageway, according as they are in their closed or open position.

In Figs. 1, 3, 4:, and 6 the valves D are shown in their closed position. In Fig. 2 the valves D are shown open.

Preferably the opposing edges of the two valves D have a sinuous trend, and preferably each valve projects, as at 15, a suitable distance from the axis of the valveinto the other valve, which is correspondingly recessed, as at 16, between its projecting portion 15 and its axis, and-the projecting portion 15 of each valve engages the recess 16 in the other valve in the closed position of the valves. It will be observed, therefore, that the passage-way through the receptacle-closer is not materially interfered with by the valves D when the latter are open.

The cap B, as already indicated, affords a bearing for the outer side and prevents upward or outward displacement of theyalves D and rests upon and is soldered or otherwise secured to lugs 14, which are formed upon the outer side of the flange 12. The lugs 14L are arranged as required to accommodate the location and operation of the valves D.

The cap B (see Figs. 5 and 6) is an annular sheet-metal stamping bent to form two inwardly-projecting annular flanges 17 and 18 at the inner side of the cap, which flanges extend around the hole 6 in the cap and are spaced apart to form an annular recess 20 between the said flanges, which recess accommodates the location and operation of a bowspring G, which acts to retain the valves D in their closed position. Preferably the cap is soldered at its outer flange 18 to the flange 12 and has its inner flange 17 arranged to extend across the projecting portions 15 of the valves D in both positions of the valves.

Each valve D is provided near the axis of the valve with a laterally and outwardly proecting arm 22, which extends laterally beyond the outer side of the circumferential edge of the flange 12 of the neck A and is provided at its outer end with a pressure-receiving lip 23, arranged to engage the outer surface of the cap B in the open position of the valves, and consequently limiting the movement of the valve in actuating the valve from its closed into its open position. The arms 22 are so arranged relative to the axes of the valves that pressure exerted inwardly simultaneously upon the outer sides of the lip 23 of the said arms results in the simultaneous actuation of the said valves into an open position against the action of the spring G, which is arranged within and extends along the recess 20 and is operatively connected with the arms 22 of both valves. The arms 22 are arranged at opposite sides, respectively, of an imaginary straight line intersecting the axes of the valves, and preferably opposite ends of the spring G embrace or are attached to a lug 24, formed upon the difl'erentarms 22, respectively.

My improved receptacle-closer in applying it to a tobacco-pouch is inserted within the open end of the pouch, whereupon the pouch is tied to and around the neck A between the flanges 1-0 and 12.

What I claim is 1. Areceptacle-closerhavingapassage-way extending therethrough and comprising two cut-ofl's or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the said passage-way, which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; bearings for the valves at the inner sides of the valves; means for preventing displacement of the valves outwardly from the said bearings, and a single spring operatively connected with and acting to retain both valves in their closed position.

2. A receptacle-closer having a passage-way extending therethrough and comprising two cut-ofls or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the said passage-way, which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; bearings for the valves at the 'inner sides of the valves; means for preventing displacement of the valves outwardly from the said bearings, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

3. A receptacle-closer having a passage-w ay extending therethrough and comprising two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the said passage-way, which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or openposition; bearings for the valves at the inner sides of the valves, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

4. A receptacle-closer having a passage-way extending therethrough and comprising two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the said passage-way, which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position, and a single spring operatively connected with and acting to retain both valves in their closed position.

5. A receptacle-closer having a passage-way extending therethrough and comprising two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the said passage-way, which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; bearings for the valves at the inner sides of the valves, and means acting to retain the valves in'their closed position, and the outer end of the aforesaid passage-way being formed by an opening formed in a cap which is arranged at the outer sides of the valves.

6. A receptacle-closer having a passage-way extending therethrough and comprising two cut-ofls or valves pivoted at and normally closing opposite sides respectively of the passageway, which valves are arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

7 A receptacle-closer having a passage-way extending therethrough and comprising two valve-forming plates pivoted at and normally closing opposite sides respectively of the passage-way, which plates are arranged to swing from or toward eachother according as they are in their closed or open position, and the opposing edges of the plates having a sinuous trend.

8. A receptacle-closer comprising a tubular member instrumental in forming a passageway and provided with two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passageway,which valves are movable from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position;

' a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and having a centrally-located hole or opening forming the outer portion of the aforesaid passage-way, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

9. A recepta 3le-eloser comprising a tubular member instrumental in forming a passageway and provided, at its outer end and externally, with an annular flange; two cut-ofl's or valves arranged at the outer side of the said flange and normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are movable from 01' toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and having a centrally-located hole or opening forming the outer portion of the aforesaid passage-way, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

10. Areceptacle-closercomprisingatubular member having a passage way extending therethrough and provided, at its outer end and externally, with an annular flange; two cut-offs or valves arranged at the outer side of and pivoted to the flange and normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

11. A receptacle-closer comprisingatubular member having a passage way extending therethrough and provided, at its outer end and externally, with an annular flange; two cut-offs or valves pivoted to the flange and normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are arranged to swing from or toward each other according as'they are in their closed or open position, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

12. A receptacle-closercomprisingatubular member instrumental in forming a passageway; two cut-ofls or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are pivotally connected to the aforesaid tubular member and arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and secured to the aforesaid tubular member and having a centrally-located hole or opening forming the outer portion of the aforesaid passage-way, which cap is provided, at its inner side, with a recess, and a spring arranged within the said recess and operatively connected with the valves and acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

13. A receptacle-closer com prising a tubular member instrumental in forming a passageway; two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are pivotally connected to the aforesaid tubular member and arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and secured to the aforesaid tubular member and having a centrally-loeated hole or opening forming the outer portion of the aforesaid passage-way, which cap is provided, at its inner side, with an annular recess, and a bow-spring arranged within and extending along the said recess and operatively con* nected with the valves and acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

14:. A receptacle-closer comprising a tubular member instrumental in forming a passageway; two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are pivotally connected to the aforesaid tubular member at opposite sides respectively of the passage-way and arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and secured to the aforesaid tubular member and having a centrallylocated hole or opening forming the outer por tion of the aforesaid passage-way, which cap is provided, at its inner side, with an annular recess, and abow-spring arranged within and extending along the said recess and operatively connected with the valves and acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

15. A receptacle-closer comprising a tubular member instrumental in forming a passageway; two cut-offs or valves normally closing opposite sides respectively of the aforesaid passage-way, which valves are pivotally connected to the aforesaid tubular member at opposite sides respectively of the passage-way and arranged to swing from or toward each other according as they are in their closed or open position; a cap arranged at the outer sides of the valves and secured to the aforesaid tubular member and having a centrallylocated hole or opening forming the outer portion of the aforesaid passage-way; means acting to retain the valves in their closed position, and each valve being provided with a lever-forming arm which projects upwardly beyond the cap and terminates at its outer end in a pressure-receivinglip, and the lever-forming arms of the different valves being arranged at opposite sides respectively of a straight imaginary line intersecting the axes of the valves.

16. A receptacle-closercomprisingatubular member instrumental in forming a passageway and provided, at its outer end and externally, with an annular flange which is proouter portion of the aforesaid passage-Way, and means acting to retain the valves in their closed position.

In testimony whereof I sign the foregoing specification in the presence of tWo Witnesses. I 5

, FREDERIC G. NICOLAUS.

WVitnesses:

G. H. DORER, B. 0. BROWN. 

